GNTC conducts award-winning advocacy efforts.

GNTC’s advocacy is conducted through its Advocacy Committee which is guided by the following principles to:

  • Promote the growth of technology related jobs in Middle Tennessee

  • Spur innovation in a creative and competitive environment that has access to services and capital.

  • Ensure a marketplace of equal opportunities for an educated workforce; and

  • Educate our membership about the importance of balanced technology policy and strong relationships with policy makers.

National recognition for advocacy success

  • 2023 TECNA Award for Public Policy & Advocacy: Received from TECNA for GNTC’s successful efforts in passing legislation to make computer science education available to every high school student in Tennessee.

  • 2022 TECNA Award for Talent Pipeline and Workforce: Awarded to GNTC for its initiatives in K-12 STEM, higher-ed STEM, training, apprenticeships, and other talent development programs.

  • 2020 TECNA Award for Public Policy Advocacy: The GNTC received a TECNA Innovation Award for public policy and advocacy work, specifically for leadership in its annual DC Fly-in Program, a key initiative for advocating on behalf of the region’s tech industry.